Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex

School Overview
The School of Communication and Technology (CAT) is one of the specialized small learning communities housed within the Diego Rivera Learning Complex in South Los Angeles. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while emphasizing the integration of digital media, broadcasting, and technical skills into the classroom experience. By focusing on the intersection of communication and emerging technologies, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce, offering a curriculum that encourages both creative expression and technical proficiency.

The school operates within a collaborative environment that leverages the resources of the larger Diego Rivera Learning Complex, which was built to serve the local community with modern facilities and shared amenities. CAT promotes a culture of college and career readiness, often utilizing project-based learning to ensure students can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Through its focus on digital literacy and communication, the school strives to empower its students to become effective storytellers and innovators, providing them with the necessary tools to succeed in professional fields related to media, journalism, technology, and beyond.
505
Total Students
26.3
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic468
Black29
Two or More2
  • Hispanic
    468 (92.7%)
  • Black
    29 (5.7%)
  • White
    6 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Los Angeles Unified
Phone: (323)846-2118
Website: http://catsdr.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 483
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Grade 9 129
Grade 10 129
Grade 11 128
Grade 12 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex
Grade Student Count
Grade 9129
Grade 10129
Grade 11128
Grade 12119
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19238%
Male31362%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)